The most significant event reported is Donald Trump's order to destroy Iran's Uranium enrichment sites at Fordo (Fordow), Natanz, and Isfahan, carried out by B2 bombers delivering GBU-57 "Massive Ordnance Penetrator" (MOP) bombs. The long-term political impact and Iran's retaliation methods remain unknown.

NATO leaders are meeting to address challenges, primarily preventing Trump from undermining the alliance. Increased European defense spending, if not offset by new taxes, will require cutting social spending. To mitigate public discontent, much of the new defense budget will be spent in Europe.

Trump's Mistrust of DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Trump is increasingly consulting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, an "intelligence professional" and former DNI under Trump v1.0, suggesting a bypass of Gabbard.

Struggles with Trump's "One Big B ...